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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,732.64, 8,597.95 and 2,611.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,732.64, 8,597.95 and 2,611.91 is: 3,917.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,732.64 : 8,597.95 = 2,611.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,732.64/8,597.95 = 2,611.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,732.64x = 8,597.95 × 2,611.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,732.64x = 22,457,086.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,457,086.55/5,732.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.41

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